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Breaking Language Barriers: Asian Dating When English is not the First Language
By Nisha Patel
If you are Asian and you don't speak English very well you may be shy about going out on dates and such because you don't want to have to deal with the language barriers that exist. The thing is, a lot of people are in your shoes and it can actually do you a lot of good to go out and interact with new people. Interacting will help you break that language barrier and become more familiar with English, if you are interested.
There is no reason to be shy about the fact that English is not your first language. When you meet someone that you would like to date you can be honest about the fact that your English is not always so good and you are a bit intimidated by the fact that others can speak well. This can often be a bonding experience and most people are very understanding. Your inability to speak English fluently shouldn't be a reason for you not to date!
If you have a date with someone that speaks English better than you do, the best thing to do is to relax. Try to go to an environment where you won't feel really uncomfortable and where neither of you will strain to hear the other speaking. When you are in a quiet environment you will both have an easier time to be able to process what the other is saying so that you can enjoy your time instead of repeating yourself constantly.
You may find that you speak English far better than you thought you could if you are honest with the person you are dating and you are as relaxed as possible. Your first few dates should be really low key and should be in quiet environments such as small restaurants, your home, the move theatres, the outdoors, or participating in an activity that you both enjoy. This will give you both the ability to speak to one another naturally as well as allow you to hear one another, too! First dates are always nerve racking but they are even more so when you aren't sure that you are being understood.
Don't let the fact that English is not your first language keep you from dating the people that you want to do. Honesty is the best policy, and you'll find that most people find that honesty endearing. Also, most people don't care about what language you speak well, as long as you enjoy the same things and are both willing to be patient with communication. With enough interaction, you'll likely be able to understand one another perfectly, which is what good relationships are made of.
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